Denver Mayor Michael Hancock takes a shelter dog to his office today to celebrate “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” highlighting awareness of the need to adopt shelter pets. (Courtesy of Evan Semon Photography via City and County of Denver).

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, a well-known dog lover, marked today’s “Take Your Dog To Work Day” by bringing “Rambo” from the Denver Animal Shelter into his office to highlight the awareness of the need to adopt shelter pets.

Take Your Dog to Work Day started in 1999 by Pet Sitters International as a way to inform the public about how important companion animals to people.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock plays with “Rambo,” a shelter dog. (By Evan Semon Photography via City and County of Denver).

Hancock’s press event and staged photo op this morning was a way to get the message out about the number of shelter animals looking for homes. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that animal shelters care for up to 8 million dogs and cats every year in the United States.

Rambo, a tan, 2-year-old, male Sheltie mix, is among more than 80 dogs, cats and other companion animals waiting to find a new home at the Denver Animal Shelter. After “advising” Mayor Hancock on animal relations issues, Rambo will return to the Denver Animal Shelter at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave., where he will be available for adoption for $150.

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Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.